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EF03 JZU

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,438 mi
Last recorded111,438 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 JZU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 111,438 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2016 111,438 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 19 Nov 2015 104,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 98,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 89,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake efficency just passed test advise checking handbrake

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake efficency just passed test advise checking handbrake

Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat not fitted to any seatbelts in rear

Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,173 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat not fitted to any seatbelts in rear

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front discs slightly corroded due to car been standing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2009 71,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 61,877 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 61,877 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,730 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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EF03 JZU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,831 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF03 JZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF03 JZU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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